"Elliss was considered one of the most underrated players on the Falcons over the last few seasons. In 2025, he led the team in tackles (107) from the inside linebacker spot and had 3.5 sacks, 10 tackles for a loss, one interception and six passes defended. He also was a team captain."
"It's Elliss' versatility that really stood out. Despite playing inside, Elliss was asked to blitz often in Atlanta, especially under defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich in 2025. And he excelled in that role. Elliss was fifth in the NFL in quarterback pressure rate (17.6%) among players with at least 150 pass-rush snaps."
"Elliss led the team in tackles (151) in 2024 and had five sacks to boot. He hasn't missed a game in his three seasons in Atlanta."
Kaden Elliss, 30, returns to the New Orleans Saints after three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons on a three-year, $33 million contract with $23 million guaranteed. Originally drafted by New Orleans in 2019, Elliss spent four seasons there before joining Atlanta. With the Falcons, he established himself as a versatile and underrated linebacker, leading the team in tackles in both 2024 (151) and 2025 (107) while recording multiple sacks and defensive plays. His versatility was particularly notable, as he excelled in blitzing situations and ranked fifth in the NFL in quarterback pressure rate in 2025. Elliss joins the Saints a day after linebacker Demario Davis departed for the New York Jets.
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